Written questions

Road Works: Noise

Commons · Question 75725 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of environmental protection legislation to limit noise pollution from roadworks in built-up areas on weekends.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 16 Sep 2025

The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Section 60 of the Control of Pollution Act allows Local Authorities to address noise from construction si...